Turenne is by no means unduly strict, but he enforces order, and sets us such an example of earnestness and attention to work, himself, that he has a right to expect the same, to some degree, of everyone under him." "Where are you staying ?" "At the Hotel Conde.

The prince was good enough this morning to ask me to establish myself there while I remained in Paris, and I could not very well decline his invitation." "I should think not," one of the other officers laughed.

"In these days a powerful friend is of the greatest use.

Without that one has not much chance of advancement.

Not that I want advancement; I would rather remain as I am, a captain in the Scottish regiment, surrounded by good and loyal friends and comrades, than be made a general.